The first round of the women’s NCAA tournament is nearly in the books. While the bracket has been chalky so far, it hasn’t lacked entirely for excitement—for example, one-time power Virginia won its first tournament game in eight years over Georgia in overtime.
It’s too early to zoom out for a full-scale reassessment, but it’s definitely not too early to make some bold predictions for the second round. Here are some surprises to look for during the slate of 16 games on Sunday and Monday.
